Alumni Events
Blugold Events
Renew friendships, share memories, connect with our community and continue to learn. Whether you are a recent graduate or looking forward to your 50th class reunion, the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association always has amazing events planned for alumni and friends.
Events, such as tours and cruises, will be handled by specialists we've selected to give you the best prices and options. For events that our office administers, you will be able to use our registration system to RSVP and pay.
From local and regional outings, events and get-togethers, to travel tours and cruises, your Blugold Alumni Association is always planning something for everyone. Check out the links below for details on upcoming events.
For more information on alumni events, or about planning an alumni event, email alumni@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3266. We'd love to hear from you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
The Alumni Association is thrilled to announce a series of amazing events for Blugolds and friends. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, celebrate, or simply have a great time, we’ve got something for everyone.
Join us and be part of the fun!
Stay tuned for more details and event updates.
September Events 2025
Sept. 13, 2025
Blugold Wrestling Golf Outing
Join us on the links!
We are excited to host the UWEC Wrestling Golf Outing this year and for all our alums and supporters to meet our team and coaching staff!
Hickory Hills Golf Course | E4080 Hickory Rd | Eau Claire, WI
10-10:45 a.m. - Check-in
11 a.m. - Shotgun start
3 p.m. - Food & Awards
If you have any questions, please contact: Brandon Carroll | carrolba@uwec.edu | 605-215-4197
September 13, 2025
1st Annual Student Health Service | Health and Wellness Fair
Join Student Health Service for a day of health, wellness, and community at the SHS Health & Wellness Fair! Participate in an outdoor exercise class, visit with health and wellness vendors, and enter for your chance to win a prize. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, mental well-being, or overall lifestyle, this event has something for everyone and all fitness levels. Don't miss this opportunity to take a step towards a healthier you!
List of Events
3:30 p.m.-Registration
4 p.m.-Mindful Yoga | 45 minutes
Instructor: Wendy Winger
Description: This class ensures a challenging and rewarding experience and meets you exactly where you are. Flow with confidence whether this is your first yoga class, or 100th, there will be something here for everyone. Feel strong, connected, and balanced after moving with your breath.
Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket and water bottle. Supplies limited!
4:45 p.m.-Speech
5 p.m.-Low Impact Sculpt | 45 minutes
Instructor: Amie K.
Description: Mat Pilates: This is a HIGH intensity & low impact (no jumping) whole body workout for all exercise levels that builds a strong core, improves circulation, and increases flexibility Mat Pilates is performed on a yoga mat to help protect joints and muscles from impact and injury. Think Strong Core meets some next level HIIT for an awesome workout!
Bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket and water bottle. Supplies limited!
6-7 p.m.-Snack, Prizes, and Vendor Fair
** Pick one fitness session or both, the choice is yours!
Contact Us
Phone: 715-836-5360
Email: dayb@uwec.edu
Sept. 23, 2025
UWEC at the Petco Park-San Diego, CA for the Brewers and Padres
Join us on the road with the Brewers as they play the Padres on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:40 p.m. game at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego, Section 122, Row 21 & 22.
JOIN THE FUN! Tickets per person-$55! ORDER TICKETS HERE!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Sept. 27, 2025
Blugold Baseball Golf Outing
Join us for the 2025 Blugold Baseball Golf Outing!
Wild Ridge Golf Course | 3647 Kane Rd. | Eau Claire, WI
Schedule
7:45 - 8:15 a.m. Check-In
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
If you have any questions, please contact: Coach Reilly | reillypr@uwec.edu | 319-331-5370
October Events 2025
Oct. 3, 2025
UW-Eau Claire Golden Blugold 50-year Celebration | 9 a.m.
SAVE THE DATE-Friday, Oct. 3 for the 50+ year class reunion celebrating the Golden Blugold Alumni. Come celebrate at UW-Eau Claire Homecoming!
REGISTER HERE by September 26, 2025
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting | 2 p.m.
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Are you interested in becoming a board member? See the frequently asked questions about the board membership, the online board nomination form is available (Applications submitted by February 1st will be considered for the board term of the current year. Applications received after February 1st, will be considered for future board terms).
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics | Hall of Fame | 4:30-9 p.m.
Congratulations to each of the Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The Sonnentag Center, Reception at 4:30 p.m. | Induction program at 6 p.m.
Hall of Fame:
- Mark Christensen - Men's Golf (2001-2004)
- Austin Crow - Football (2000-2003)
- Rhonda (Endres) Reis - Volleyball (1994-1996)
- Elizabeth Faller - Track & Field (2004-2008)
- Chad Hoiska - Football (1994-1997)
- Maria (Iaizzo) Garrity - Women's Soccer (2003-2006)
Super Six:
- Emilee Booker - Track & Field
- Nathan Donovan - Men's Soccer
- Teagan Jones - Track & Field
- Mitch Stegeman - Track & Field
- Adam Strouf - Track & Field
- Kenna Strunsee - Softball
Details and registration available here!
UW-Eau Claire Greek Mixer | The Cabin 6:30-9 p.m.
Join other UWEC Greeks for the Alumni Homecoming Mixer! The event allows current and alumni members to connect while celebrating the UWEC Homecoming. The mixer will be hosted in The Cabin, W.R. Davies Student Union on Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar of beer, wine and soda will be available. Non-Greek guests are welcome. Register for the Greek Alumni event here!
If you have questions, please contact Katy Rand, M.S. Ed., Senior Coordinator of Student Leadership, Activities, Involvement, and Leadership
S. Carey & John Raymond "Shadowlands" with UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1
The Pablo, JAMF Theatre, Eau Claire, presents S. Carey and John Raymond have been playing music together for close to twenty years since their time studying music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Their self-titled album “Shadowlands” released in 2023 to critical acclaim from the New York Times, Paste Magazine, Stereogum, Flood Magazine, Under the Radar and more.
For this special performance, Shadowlands will be collaborating with UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I under the direction of Robert Baca and will perform the world premiere of new arrangements of the “Shadowlands” music for jazz ensemble. Over the years, UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1 has received two Grammy nominations, earned the prestigious DownBeat Magazine “Best College Big Band” award seven times, celebrated the release of 18 albums, and has received critical acclaim including praise from the New York Times citing the as “one of the most well-regarded jazz studies programs in the country.” This show will celebrate two of its distinguished alumni with the ensemble they got their start in and is not to be missed. Purchase tickets here!
Oct. 04, 2025
UW-Eau Claire 100th Anniversary Homecoming
Come celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming! The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds will play UW-Stout Blue Devils!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 4 - Announcements
Free shuttles
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Water Street lot to Carson Park
Free shuttles will run from the Water Street lot to Carson Park on a continuous loop.
Important bag policy for game: Given the expected size of the Homecoming event this year, the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association and Blugold athletics are instituting a clear-bag policy for the football game in Carson Park. A limited number of clear bags will be available for purchase at Carson Park. Following are the policy guidelines:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
- Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.
- Prohibited bags and containers include, but are not limited to: coolers, briefcases, non-clear backpacks, non-clear fanny packs, non-clear cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera or binocular bags, or any non-clear bag larger than the permissible size (4.5" x 6.5").
Oct. 04, 2025
I Love the 90s Concert at the new Sonnentag Center
Keep the nostalgia going with a line-up straight from the 90s. The I Love the 90s tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic 1990s artists including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC. Take this chance to explore UWEC's newest facility and lose your voice singing along to old favorites. Get concert tickets here when available.
Blugold Athletics Softball alumni day
Join Softball for alumni day at Homecoming football tailgate at Carson Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Blugold Athletics Wrestling alumni day
Join Wrestling for alumni day at Homecoming football tailgate at Carson Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. includes Bags Tournament.
Blugold Athletics Football alumni day
Join Football alumni at the Homecoming football tailgate festivities, meet at the fan deck by entrance of the football field, introductions at halftime.
College of Nursing
SAVE THE DATE for the UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin 60th Anniversary Nursing Breakfast.
WELCOME - All UW-Eau Claire Nursing Alumni
UW-Eau Claire Nursing Building, Room 119
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. Check-In
8 a.m. Breakfast
8:40 a.m. Updates from the Dean
9 a.m. Door Prizes
9:15 a.m. Building Tours
Free to all nursing alumni
REGISTER HERE by September 14, 2025
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Roll Golds Homecoming Party & Auction
Join both Wrestling and Football alumni on Saturday, Oct. 4, Ojibwe Ballroom - Davies Center
5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Guest Speakers & Auction
$20 per ticket (includes entry to auction, food and draft beer.
Questions: contact Tim Fader 608-385-4885 or faderta@uwec.edu
Oct. 17, 2025
Blugold Athletics Volleyball alumni day
Join Volleyball for alumni day at The Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St., match at 7 p.m., Alumni on the fan deck 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 25, 2025
Blugold Athletics Football alumni day
Save the Date for Men's Soccer alumni day, more information will be available soon.
Oct. 30, 2025
WMEA Reception
SAVE THE DATE for the UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference reception the evening following the first day meetings. Argus Bar & Grille, 123 Main St., Madison, WI, Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Registration will be available soon!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
November Events 2025
Nov. 23, 2025
UW-Eau Claire Day at Lambeau Field-SOLD OUT!!!
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
Football Game Ticket: $220 per person! Limited tickets available-ORDER TICKETS HERE!
Includes game ticket in section 434S, noon kickoff!
Pregame begins Sunday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m at the Green Bay Distillery, 835 Mike McCarthy Way, Green Bay. GBD Buffet Adult Admission ($45.00 + tax). You can order directly from Eventbrite for the pregame ticket(s) here!
If you would like to park at the GB Distillery-Order game day parking here!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
December Events 2025
Dec. 19, 2025
Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. Are you interested in becoming a board member? See the frequently asked questions about the board membership, the online board nomination form is available (Applications submitted by February 1st will be considered for the board term of the current year. Applications received after February 1st, will be considered for future board terms).
January Events 2026
January 17, 2026
Blugold Athletics Men and Women's Track and Field alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join track and field alumni at The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire, 7-10 p.m.
January 24, 2026
Blugold Athletics Women's Basketball alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join the Women's Basketball alumni at The Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St., Eau Claire, alumni welcomed to the Fan Deck 4-7 p.m.
February Events 2026
Feb. 6-8, 2026
UW-Weekend at the Kalahari Resort
SAVE THE DATE! Join UW-Eau Claire Alumni for a fun weekend away with family and friends in Wisconsin Dells from Friday to Sunday, Feb 6-8 at the Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Dr, WI Dells. Rates beginning at $209, guest room block will be available until Jan. 7, 2026.
REGISTER directly with the Kalahari here.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
February, 7, 2026
Blugold Athletics Men's Basketball alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join Men's Basketball alumni at The Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, Men's game at 5 p.m. alumni invited to the fan deck 4-7 p.m.
March Events 2026
March 12, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin Day at the Sun Bowl, Sun City, AZ
Please join fellow Blugolds alumni and friends of the Badger state for a Wisconsin picnic gathering at Sun City Ampitheater on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event is open to all Wisconsinites and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Alumni and the Wisconsin Club of Sun City. There is a $10 charge payable at the event that includes WI themes food, beverages, prizes and live music. Be sure to wear your BLUE and GOLD to show your Blugold Pride.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 13, 2025
2026 Ken Anderson AZ Blugold Open Golf Outing
McCormick Ranch Golf Club | 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy. | Scottsdale, AZ
12:30 p.m. - Shotgun start or timed start depending on the number of registrants. Must register by Jan. 1, 2026!
$175 - Golfer w/cart
$600 - Foursome w/cart
If you have any questions, please contact: Alumni@uwec.edu or 715-836-3266